"diminished access" means having less or limited access to something. It implies a reduction or decrease in the ease or extent of reaching or using something, such as information, resources, opportunities, or services. Full definition
There are many causes of diminishing access to justice — a lack of commitment to legal aid funding being primary among them. (slaw.ca)
She notes that «it should also be borne in mind that the decision not to seek legal advice does not always equate with diminished access to justice.» (sandsmckinley.com)
It seems that policies to promote computer access in school have succeeded in diminishing access inequities; yet inequities in teacher preparation, including how to integrate technology within instruction, remain. (citejournal.org)